The “Hobbs Meter” of completed aircraft on Van’s Aircraft’s website hit 7,000 Oct. 12 when RV-12 builder Ron Jagels of Novato, Calif., reported the first flight of his homebuilt. “RV-12 N647RM completed her first flight (this) morning. Construction started in May of 2009… the materials and detailed instructions made it a real pleasure to build. […]
A one-of-a-kind airport
Recently featured in a story at PhillyBurbs.com is the Flying W Airport and Resort (N14), a privately owned operation that features a restaurant and motel, an 18-hole golf course, a venue for weekend concerts, and, most famously, an airplane-shaped swimming pool. The story quotes Andrew Hartman, the airport’s assistant manager: “I can say for sure […]
October ‘General Aviation Appreciation Month’ in Minnesota
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty’s has signed a proclamation declaring October “General Aviation Appreciation Month” in Minnesota. Minnesota Director of Aeronautics Christopher Roy stated, “General aviation is a tremendous economic engine for the state of Minnesota and it continues to be a vitally important industry that brings many benefits to everyone. Aviation is an integral part […]
AvConnect to debut new iPad app at NBAA
AvConnect will reveal its new iPad application at this week’s National Business Aviation Association convention in Atlanta, plus give away an iPad complete with the new app plus a one year’s subscription to AvConnect. “Our new iPad application takes aircraft management to a whole new level,” stated Erik Murrey, CEO. “The iPad has opened doors […]
Entegra Release 9 certified for Matrix
Avidyne Corp. has received FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for the installation of its Entegra Release 9 Integrated Flight Deck (R9) in the Piper PA-46 Matrix aircraft. “Entegra Release 9 is a next-generation flight deck upgrade that is designed to meet the mission profiles of high-performance aircraft, including the PA-46 Matrix,” said Patrick Herguth, […]
Montgomery Aviation joins Avfuel network
The latest addition to Avfuel’s network of branded FBOs is Montgomery Aviation at Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) in Alabama. As a benefit of the new alliance, pilots and flight departments now can earn AVTRIP points on qualifying purchases while saving on jet fuel with the Avfuel Contract Fuel program. Established in 1945, Montgomery Aviation offers […]
Stevens Aviation named Power 90 designated engine installer for GE M601
Smyrna Air Center has authorized Stevens Aviation to be a part of the Power 90 Upgrade Program and install the GE M601 engine on King Air 90 aircraft. Smyrna Air Center in Smyrna, Tennessee, holds the rights to the Power 90 conversion Supplemental Type Certificate (STC). The Power 90 Upgrade Program is a conversion program […]
TWG Aviation completes Vitesse purchase
TWG Aviation LTD (TWG), parent of Business Jet Access (BJA) and Business Jet Center (BJC), has finalized the purchase of various assets of Vitesse Aviation at Dallas Love Field (DAL). TWG acquired the lease-hold improvements comprised of 7.5 acres with two existing hangars. Vitesse had operated a FBO, as well as an aircraft maintenance and […]
ICON development continues as LSA captures Hollywood’s imagination
Sales of the ICON A5 continue to grow, recently passing position #520, while the amphibious Light Sport Aircraft has surpassed 175 flight tests as the engineering team continues to advance toward the final production design. This was just part of an update recently released by the company, which has not only captured the attention of […]